denaturation

See also: dénaturation

English

Etymology

From denature +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˌnætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/

Noun

denaturation (countable and uncountable, plural denaturations)

  1. The deliberate addition of a noxious substance to alcohol to make it unfit to drink
  2. (biochemistry) The change of folding structure of a protein (and thus of physical properties) caused by heating, changes in pH, or exposure to certain chemicals.

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